Motorola Debuts Old Devices in Ecuador-ATRIX, DEFY, MOTOKEY MINI and SCREEN MINI

Motorola reentries Ecuador with an innovative product portfolio created for all kinds of users. Among the products that the company will present in the country: Motorola ATRIX, Motorola DEFY, Motorola MOTOKEY MINI and Motorola SCREEN MINI.

Motorola ATRIX

Motorola ATRIX has been designed to essentially become a user’s primary digital hub to create, edit and interact with documents, media and content. This is facilitated by Motorola’s webtop application and incredible new accessory docks included in the box in Ecuador: Motorola HD Multimedia Dock, remote control and HDMI cable.

While in the webtop application, users can view their Android applications in a larger window, browse their favorite websites with a full Firefox desktop browser, send instant messages, check email, access files and make phone calls all at the same time. Plus, the Entertainment Center feature lets users show photos, play music and watch videos from HD TVs in their living rooms. Calls even continue uninterrupted if Motorola ATRIX is removed from a dock.

Motorola offers three docks for the Motorola ATRIX:

• HD Multimedia Dock: With three USB ports and an HDMI port, the Motorola HD Multimedia Dock, included in the box in Ecuador, can be used for desktop tasks by attaching an HDMI-compatible monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers. Or the dock can be connected to an HDMI-compatible television and home theater audio system to enjoy video, and interact with the contents and enjoy videos, music, games and much more from the living room of your home.
• Motorola Lapdock: An incredibly thin design weighing just 2.4 pounds, the Lapdock provides an 11.6-inch screen, full keyboard, stereo speakers, and a 36Wh three-cell battery that delivers up to eight hours of running time. Users simply dock their Motorola ATRIX into the back of the Lapdock to experience true mobility at work, home or on the go in a form factor that’s lighter and smaller than most of today’s laptops. The Motorola Lapdock will be available as a separate purchase.
• Motorola Cardock: A dock specially designed to support the Google Maps and Google Navigation together with Voice Search, Internet Radio and Podcasts. The Cardock customizable keys allow users to personalize with their favorite apps. The turning on and audio cable allow to connect with the cars systems to fulfill a premium quality. It will be available as a separate purchase.

Motorola DEFY: a Smartphone Built to Withstand Anything Life Throws your Way

The company is also presenting Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR, a thin and easily transportable smartphone with Android 2.2. It comes equipped with advanced web browsing and high-resolution touch screen of 3.7 " that display photos, videos and Web sites full screen. Also, this product was designed to resist the most extreme conditions, becoming in the first smartphone in the market that’s resistant to water, dust, impact and scratches on its screen.

It also features a large, resilient Corning Gorilla Glass display that has outstanding protection against scratch damage. And Crystal Talk PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones which intelligently filter out background noise and amplify voices so users don't need to shout.

Motorola MOTOKEY Mini

With its candy bar format and exclusive white finish, Motorola MOTOKEY Mini is strong on messaging. Its QWERTY keyboard and Easy E-Mail Setup feature make messaging and emails a cinch. For social network aficionados, Motorola MOTOKEY Mini offers rapid access to Twitter, Facebook, Orkut and Myspace, all pre-loaded on the handset.

Motorola MOTOKEY Mini multimedia experience is completed by the device’s 2-inch display; music player and FM radio with RDS; sound recorder; 2-megapixel digital camera with video recording,playback and image editor; and microSD slot, with a 2GB card and expandable to 32GB.

Motorola MOTOKEY Mini also comes with Threaded View, which groups and shows message records on the same screen. Another feature of Motorola MOTOKEY Mini is FM Recording, enabling the user to record a song playing on the radio. The new handset also offers data transmission via carriers’ Edge networks. Motorola MOTOKEY Mini kit comes with a micro-USB card and 3.5mm headset to complete the user experience.

Motorola SCREEN MINI

Motorola SCREEN MINI enables users to live life for the moment without worrying about their phone, whether hanging out on the beach, relaxing poolside, or amidst the muddiest and rowdiest festival scenes.

With a durable 2.8-inch touch screen, Motorola SCREEN MINI lets users access and integrate their social networking accounts, like those from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, so they can connect with friends and stay on top of status updates all day long. Motorola SCREEN MINI also features a secondary notification screen, highlighting important information that matters the most, like incoming messages from friends and family and information on the music track they’re playing.

In addition, Motorola SCREEN MINI features the exclusive Outdoor Mode Active, enhancing sports practices experience. This feature provides users easy and instant access to Motorola SCREEN MINI´s MP3 Music Player, FM radio and camera while on the go.

Motorola SCREEN MINI offers an FM radio for streaming the latest hits, games and cool apps, such as MOTO ID powered by Soundhound. The 2-megapixel video camera lets users document their wild adventures, and the Web browser keeps them entertained and informed while on-the-go.

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Motorola Sold Refurbished XOOM Tablet without deleting previous owners data

Motorola says some of its refurbished XOOM Wi-Fi tablets have been sold without clearing the previous owners' data. Although, company’s claiming that they made the mistake only on few number of slates (approximately 100 out of a batch of 6,200) which were sold by Woot.com between October and December 2011. Motorola is offering two-year membership of Experian’s ProtectMyID Alert to those whose info was exposed and requesting owners of affected XOOM to send the device back to Motorola -- where it'll be properly reset and sent back to you, along with a $100 American Express gift card for your efforts. Just hit the break for full press release.

Motorola Mobility Notifies Certain Purchasers of Refurbished Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi Tablets of Refurbishment Process Error

Motorola announced that it has recently learned that approximately 100 out of a batch of 6,200 Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablets that were refurbished by Motorola Mobility may not have been completely cleared of the original owner’s data prior to resale. The affected tablets were resold by Woot.com between October and December 2011. While this matter likely affects only a small number of refurbished units, Motorola has a strong commitment to its consumers, and is proactively responding to mitigate any risk to its customers. Motorola has confirmed that any refurbished units sold outside the time period in question were properly refurbished.

The information that may be accessible to the purchasers of the impacted refurbished tablets may include any information that the original user elected to store on the tablet. It is possible that users might have stored photographs and documents. They may have also stored user names and passwords for email and social media accounts, as well as other password-protected sites and applications.

Motorola is offering customers who purchased and then returned a Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet to Amazon.com, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale, eBay, Office Max, Radio Shack, Sam’s Club, or Staples and a few other independent retailers between March and October 2011 a complimentary two-year membership of Experian’s ProtectMyID Alert to mitigate any risks. Original owners are advised to contact Experian at 1-866-926-9803 to sign up for the credit monitoring service. These original owners are also advised to take precautionary measures to protect their identity, such as changing their email and social media passwords. Original owners who performed a factory data reset prior to returning the device are not impacted.

In conjunction with today’s announcement, Motorola is also actively pursuing the return of the impacted refurbished units to ensure that the memory of each device is cleared. Customers who purchased a refurbished Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet from Woot.com between October and December 2011 are encouraged to visit motorola.com/xoomreturn or to call Motorola Mobility Customer Support at 1-800-734-5870, select Option 1, in order to determine if their tablet is affected.

Motorola sincerely regrets and apologizes for any inconvenience this situation has caused the affected customers. Motorola is committed to rigorous data protection practices in order to protect its customers, and will continue to take the necessary steps to achieve this objective.

Source:- Motorola

 

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Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition now Official

Today Motorola Mobility officially revealed the Wi-Fi variants of the Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition -- boasting powerful productivity, rich entertainment and customizable experiences -- are now available: the answer to consumers looking for a tablet that can keep up with their lifestyle. Both tablets will be available at Carphone Warehouse in the UK and Ireland, as well as Best Buy, Dixons, PC World and Currys in the UK.

The new Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition both feature Android 3.2, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, brilliant displays with Corning Gorilla Glass and a splashguard coating for a go anywhere, do everything attitude. In addition, both tablets include the new MotoCast app that lets you stream all your music, photos, videos and documents between your PC or Mac and tablet without any media tools, apps, or cords.

Motorola XOOM 2: Lighter and Brighter

Motorola XOOM 2 with Wi-Fi sports a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor, but the similarities end there. The display is brighter and more vibrant than before with colour enhancement, and the edges have been strategically designed to make the tablet more comfortable to hold -- this tablet is easy on the eyes, and easy on the hands. It is compatible with the optional Motorola Stylus that is great for note-taking, hand-writing emails and sketching. Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready features like VPN support and data encryption.

Motorola XOOM 2 with Wi-Fi features MOTOPRINT integrated into key apps so you can print wirelessly from your tablet. It is approximately 100 grams lighter than the original Motorola XOOM to make it even easier to take on the road, and can withstand poolside use, spilled drinks or dashes out to the car in the rain thanks to its new splash-guard coating. A battery delivering more than 10 hours of video playback means it can go with you wherever you need to be.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition: Beat your Boredom

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition with Wi-Fi is easy to hold with one hand thanks to its 8.2-inch display, and easy to take with you wherever you go, weighing less than the best-selling paperback you've been carrying around. Optimised for entertainment, it has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition has a 20 percent improvement in graphics performance over the original Motorola XOOM for smoother gaming, features adaptive virtual surround sound with booming bass that'll delight your ears, and stands out from the crowd with the fastest multi-tasking in its class. It can even be a universal remote control for home AV equipment with the personalized, custom remote control app pre-loaded on the tablet. Lastly, a splash-guard coating provides extra protection against the spills that are bound to happen when you're having fun.